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Lewis Hamilton lays the blame on Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton endured a challenging race at the Dutch Grand Prix, securing a sixth-place finish.  Despite the outcome, Hamilton remains steadfast in his conviction that a questionable team call hindered his prospects of contending for a coveted podium spot. The British racing ace, piloting for Mercedes, faced an uphill battle from the outset, starting from

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Max Verstappen makes admission about Lando Norris joining Red Bull

Max Verstappen has openly acknowledged that he and Lando Norris engaged in private discussions regarding the intriguing possibility of becoming teammates at Red Bull Racing.  This revelation comes in the wake of reports that the Red Bull team has been closely eyeing the young British driver, Norris, as a potential replacement for Sergio Perez, further

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Watch: Unseen footage of Charles Leclerc watching Max Verstappen

Charles Leclerc endured a Dutch Grand Prix to forget last weekend, as the Monegasque failed to build on from his impressive podium at the end of the first half of the season. Leclerc headed to Zandvoort hoping to build some momentum, having finished third at the Belgian Grand Prix before the summer break. Momentum certainly

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Toto Wolff stirs the pot amid Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez tensions

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has openly acknowledged his puzzlement over the significant gap in qualifying performance between Red Bull teammates Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez.  The substantial contrast in their qualifying times, particularly evident at the Dutch Grand Prix, has raised questions about Perez’s position within the team and his ability to keep pace

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Adrian Newey reveals why vulnerable Red Bull could end winning streak

Red Bull chief technical officer Adrian Newey has revealed that the Milton Keynes-based team have switched their focus to 2024, but that it could “possibly” result in their winning streak ending. With a comfortable 285-point lead over Mercedes in the Constructors’ Championship, Red Bull are virtually guaranteed the title, as is Max Verstappen. The reigning

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Christian Horner has an excuse amid Max Verstappen favouritism saga

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has admitted that the team didn’t think Max Verstappen would overtake Sergio Perez, when the Dutchman switched from the Intermediates to a dry compound. Verstappen led the opening two laps before falling behind his team-mate, who pitted at the end of the first lap when the heavy downpour initially

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George Russell explains scary incident

George Russell has opened up on his terrifying moment on the exit of Turn 6, whilst being hounded by Lewis Hamilton at the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday. Having qualified so well on Saturday, Sunday couldn’t have gone any worse for Russell. Russell started third at Zandvoort, before falling to fourth on the opening lap

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Christian Horner reveals if Red Bull will violate Sergio Perez contract

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has insisted that Sergio Perez will drive for the team in 2024, as the Austrians “have an agreement with him”. Horner and Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko have stressed that Perez will race for the team next season, and that his contract will be honoured. Despite this, the

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Red Bull warned about blowback from controversial Sergio Perez decision

Former Ferrari and Williams team manager Peter Windsor believes Mexico won’t be happy with Red Bull, after the Austrians allowed Max Verstappen to perform an undercut on Sergio Perez at the Dutch Grand Prix. Sunday’s race was a chaotic one, which saw a sudden downpour take place at the end of the opening lap. Having

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Aston Martin boss breaks silence on Lance Stroll contract amid tennis rumours

Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack has confirmed that Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll will both race for the team next season, ahead of this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix. Whilst there was no doubting that Alonso would remain with the side next season, there was some uncertainty over Stroll. Alonso has a multi-year contract which

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